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Alsatian Onion Tart

This classic French regional tart of good Gruyère and "melted" onions, bound with a savory custard, is one of my favorites. For an interesting variation, brush the prebaked tart shell with a thin layer...

Author: Perla Meyers

Tomato and Watermelon Salad with Feta

Made with some of summer's juiciest fruits and vegetables, this vibrant salad is as refreshing as it is nutritious. For the prettiest presentation, use tomatoes of various colors and shapes.

Author: Ellie Krieger

Black Bean Soup with Sherry

Dry sherry gives this soup an extra boost of flavor that belies how quick and easy it is. A garnish of queso fresco and chopped tomatoes adds color.

Author: Shelley Wiseman

Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes

An herbed couscous and tomato salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of maple syrup makes a delicious stuffing for big, meaty tomatoes.

Author: Ronne Day

Wild Mushroom Soup with Sherry & Thyme

If you like, a drizzle of white truffle oil just before serving makes this soup especially fragrant and luxurious. For the mushrooms, try a mix of half chanterelles or cremini and half shiitakes.

Author: Jill Hough

Seared Scallops with Pea Purée, Crisp Pancetta & Gremolata

This recipe may look fussy, but it's actually feasible for a weeknight. The luscious sweet pea purée comes together quickly, and the pancetta bakes while you sear the scallops. Easy and elegant, this...

Author: Annie Wayte

Autumn Vegetable Soup

Besides their clear health benefits, vegetable soups are the perfect canvas for what's in season. This time of year, there's nothing better than hearty, warming soups loaded up with a variety of gorgeous...

Author: Ellie Krieger

Mediterranean Kale & White Bean Soup with Sausage

This garlicky soup is a snap to pull together, and most of the ingredients are basic pantry staples. The whole thing is ready in about an hour, but the soup's complex flavors belie the quick cooking time....

Author: Ruth Lively

Cinnamon Beef Noodle Soup

Packaged stewing beef is often made up of irregularly shaped pieces from different cuts, so I cut my own stew meat using a boneless chuck roast or two 3/4-inch-thick chuck steaks.

Author: Eva Katz

Classic Tomato Soup Recipe

Silky tomato soup is like the little black dress of soups. Unadorned and paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, it's a comforting lunch. Dressed up with simple garnishes, it makes a sophisticated start...

Author: Perla Meyers

Seared Ahi Tuna with Mango and Avocado

This Seared Ahi Tuna with Mango and Avocado appetizer or first course, is beautiful, healthy and full of fresh flavors. It's always a big hit!

Author: Valentina K. Wein

Cream of Celery and Celery Root Soup

This soup is smooth and delicate, and its elegant celery leaf garnish makes it a perfect first course for a dinner party. Adding celery root (a relative of celery) imbues the soup with even deeper celery...

Author: Melissa Pellegrino

Fresh Pea Soup

The color and flavor of this soup are cheery trumpeters of spring.

Author: Amy Albert

Summer Corn Soup

Author: Ruth Lively

Warm Spinach Salad with Eggs, Bacon & Croutons

When buying spinach, look for leaves that are uniformly green and crisp. Avoid those that are wilted, excessively wet, or yellowed. Fresh spinach can be quite gritty, especially the larger bundled leaves,...

Author: Joanne Weir

Vegan Lemon Pasta

Lemon pasta, or spaghetti al limone in Italian, is a simple creamy pasta recipe that is perfect for a quick and tasty lunch or dinner. Follow our tips to turn this simple 10 minute recipe into a creamy...

Author: Nico

Long Fusilli Pasta With Aubergines And Mozzarella

Delicious long fusilli with a full-bodied aubergine sauce and stringy smoked buffalo mozzarella.

Author: Taira by R.J.

Lemon Chicken Soup with Spinach & Dill

If you're looking for a soup that bridges the seasons, this comforting dish fits the bill. An ample amount of chicken makes it a satisfying dinner, while the lemon and dill brighten the soup's flavor and...

Author: Pamela Anderson

Roasted Hubbard Squash Soup with Hazelnuts & Chives

If you can't find Espelette pepper, use just a pinch of cayenne instead. The soup keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator or 2 months in the freezer.

Author: Ivy Manning

Salad of Beans, Peas, and Pecorino

This recipe is excerpted from Tender: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch. Read our review.

Author: Nigel Slater

Warm Arugula, Shrimp & Potato Salad

Roasting the shrimp in their shells keeps them moist and juicy.

Author: Ali Edwards

Spinach & Basil Salad with Tomatoes, Candied Walnuts & Warm Bacon Dressing

Add some new flavors and textures to perk up a classic spinach salad: fresh basil adds an unexpected flavor boost, the broiled grape tomatoes add warmth, and the candied walnuts, enhanced with a pinch...

Author: Elizabeth Karmel

Pasta alla boscaiola with mushrooms

In this version of pasta alla boscaiola, there are porcini and chanterelles mushrooms, onion - which I've been matching with mushrooms lately, tomato paste to add some colour, guanciale, the cured...

Author: Giulia

Roasted Carrot Soup Recipe

A tablespoon of ginger gives a nice, throat-warming heat to this soup, which tastes best if it sits in the fridge several hours or overnight. More soup recipes More recipes where carrots are the star

Author: Ruth Lively

Endive and Watercress Salad with Apples and Herbs

In this refreshing salad, cool, crisp endive and apple pair well with peppery watercress and tangy lemon-shallot dressing. Fresh chervil, parsley, tarragon, and chives-a classic French herb mixture known...

Author: Tasha DeSerio

Curried Carrot Soup with Cilantro

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Author: Pamela Anderson

Apple, Beet, and Walnut Salad with Lemon Miso Vinaigrette

White (shiro) miso turns a simple lemon vinaigrette into an incredibly satisfying, slightly sweet dressing that you'll want to use on everything, which is a good thing since you'll have some left over....

Author: Peter Berley

Warm Mushroom Salad with Endive and Watercress

We've accented this Warm Mushroom Salad with hazelnuts, which have a bitter, papery, dark-brown skin that clings tightly to the nut meats.

Chilled Corn and Crab Soup

A quick crab salad on top gives this ultra-silky soup a casually luxurious, lunch-on-the-patio feel.

Author: Joanne Smart

Potato and ricotta stuffed pierogies

Traditional Polish recipe: Potato and ricotta stuffed pierogies.

Author: B S

Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes

This variation on a Caprese salad is a Di Bruno Bros. classic. Serve it with grilled bread, olives, and Prosecco for a light appetizer or a summery lunch. It's easily doubled or halved. This recipe is...

Author: Tenaya Darlington

Creamy Seafood Chowder with Bacon, Thyme & Jalapeño

The cream in the soup tempers most of the jalapeño's heat, but you can still taste its bright, fresh flavor.

Author: Joanne Smart

Shrimp & Cannellini Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

This salad is satisfying enough to work as a main course, but if you're expecting weeknight dinner guests, take the "small plates" approach and serve it with other quick and versatile dishes like Bruschetta...

Author: Jessica Bard

Smoky Tomato and Mushroom Pie

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Author: Hali Bey Ramdene

Buttered Peas and Lettuce with Tarragon

Braised peas and lettuce is a classic French dish that can be a first course or a side dish; it goes well with lamb or fish.

Author: Kathy Brennan

Tomato Sauce alla Siciliana

Serve this sauce over 1 lb. cavatappi or other short, sturdy pasta. Beyond pasta, it's also delicious over grilled lamb chops or sausages, or mix with grilled or roasted peppers, summer squash, or onions...

Author: Domenica Marchetti

White Grape & Cucumber Gazpacho

Author: Fine Cooking staff

Fettuccine with Creamy Sage Sauce

Cream sauces go well with all kinds of pasta shapes, but I especially like how this sauce holds up to a hearty flat ribbon pasta. Ricotta salata is a smooth, firm, pure-white Italian sheep's milk cheese....

Author: Lidia Bastianich

Wild Salmon Quenelles with Herb Salad and Horseradish Vinaigrette

In this take on gefilte fish, subbing salmon for the usual carp or whitefish makes a traditionally demanding preparation far more approachable. Served with a light herb salad and a pretty vinaigrette that...

Author: Tony Rosenfeld

Grilled Corn and Arugula Salad with Smoky Tomato Vinaigrette

If there's anything that's literally short and sweet, it's corn season. So when sweet summer corn is available, eat it almost every day! This salad gets its smokiness from the roasted corn, tomatoes, and...

Author: Joanne Weir

Caesar Salad

If you don't have a large mortar and pestle, you can easily make the garlic paste with a chef's knife. Keep in mind that this is a zesty, assertive dressing that comes into balance nicely when combined...

Author: Ana Sortun

Artichoke & Butter Lettuce Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

In larger portions, this salad makes a nice lunch. An alternative cooking method for the artichokes is to steam them whole first and then remove the choke and leaves.

Author: Janet Fletcher